Monday, January 7, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
She's Back!
I saw a few posts on Facebook about how the colder temperatures and rain is on its way towards us in a few hours, so I figured I better get out and get a jog in. Last week Ryan and I ran over to Buddy Todd Park and I really liked the route, so I decided to do it again (about 3 miles if you go around the park twice).
The weather is almost picture perfect here right now. I think about 53*, sunny with a few fluffy clouds, but a slight breeze.
The first mile I ran around a 10 minute mile (which isn't too surprising, seeing as I was sick for the past 5ish days, so this was my first run since the 1st). The second one I picked up the pace a little and ran it in about a 9:30 minute mile. The last mile I decided to step it up a bit more (since I was on my way home and hadn't started coughing yet) and actually ran it at a 8:30 minute mile. I actually thought I might be delusional from the illness when I first looked at my watch. I guess my body was missing being out in the fresh air and getting my legs a-movin'.
I think I just needed a little sweat :) And I only really had one coughing fit, and it was once I got back and was in the house (probably the stuffy-air). I am slightly less stressed about my race in two weeks, seeing as I was able to run a decent time today and should be starting to taper soon anyway.
Here's to being healthy once again :)
The weather is almost picture perfect here right now. I think about 53*, sunny with a few fluffy clouds, but a slight breeze.
The first mile I ran around a 10 minute mile (which isn't too surprising, seeing as I was sick for the past 5ish days, so this was my first run since the 1st). The second one I picked up the pace a little and ran it in about a 9:30 minute mile. The last mile I decided to step it up a bit more (since I was on my way home and hadn't started coughing yet) and actually ran it at a 8:30 minute mile. I actually thought I might be delusional from the illness when I first looked at my watch. I guess my body was missing being out in the fresh air and getting my legs a-movin'.
I think I just needed a little sweat :) And I only really had one coughing fit, and it was once I got back and was in the house (probably the stuffy-air). I am slightly less stressed about my race in two weeks, seeing as I was able to run a decent time today and should be starting to taper soon anyway.
Here's to being healthy once again :)
Workout Recap - Week 1
A few of the blogs that I follow do a 'weekly workout recap'. I thought I would jump on the bandwagon :). It seems like a great way to keep track of everything I have been doing, see my progress, etc.
**WARNING** This past week I have been sick, so my working out has MAJORLY been missing. I am pretty stressed about it, especially since I have a half marathon in two weeks, but I have to listen to my body (not to mention I couldn't go more than a minute or two without coughing, so working out was out of the question).
Sunday, December 30th - Rest Day [This was our travel day back from Michigan - which turned out to be a lot more hectic than originally planned, but we were able to make it on a standby flight and got back to SoCal around 10:30pm]
Monday, December 31st - 16 Mile Bike Ride (with the hubby)
Tuesday, January 1st - 3 Mile Jog (with the hubby)
Wednesday, January 2nd - Rest Day [Ended up coming home from work early and sleeping from 3:30pm until 6:30am]
Thursday, January 3rd - Rest Day [This is when the coughing began]
Friday, January 4th - Rest Day [Coughing continued]
Saturday, January 5th - Rest Day [Coughing continued]. Foam rolled and stretched for about 30 minutes.
Like I said, I have had to really cut back my working out this week. I am feeling slightly better today (the coughing has subsided slightly), so I am going to try and at least get in a beach walk/ jog. I am hoping this will be my worst week of the year. I can only go one direction from here, right?! UP!
**WARNING** This past week I have been sick, so my working out has MAJORLY been missing. I am pretty stressed about it, especially since I have a half marathon in two weeks, but I have to listen to my body (not to mention I couldn't go more than a minute or two without coughing, so working out was out of the question).
Sunday, December 30th - Rest Day [This was our travel day back from Michigan - which turned out to be a lot more hectic than originally planned, but we were able to make it on a standby flight and got back to SoCal around 10:30pm]
Monday, December 31st - 16 Mile Bike Ride (with the hubby)
Tuesday, January 1st - 3 Mile Jog (with the hubby)
Wednesday, January 2nd - Rest Day [Ended up coming home from work early and sleeping from 3:30pm until 6:30am]
Thursday, January 3rd - Rest Day [This is when the coughing began]
Friday, January 4th - Rest Day [Coughing continued]
Saturday, January 5th - Rest Day [Coughing continued]. Foam rolled and stretched for about 30 minutes.
Like I said, I have had to really cut back my working out this week. I am feeling slightly better today (the coughing has subsided slightly), so I am going to try and at least get in a beach walk/ jog. I am hoping this will be my worst week of the year. I can only go one direction from here, right?! UP!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Sledding
Ryan had been bugging us all week to go sledding. The snow hadn't been that great, but finally, Friday night we got a decent snow and woke up to a winter wonderland Saturday morning. After going with my mom to take my grandma to get her hair did, groceries bought, and lunch consumed, we went in search of some sledding hills. Ryan and mom went down Munson Park's hill once on the way home (they just couldn't wait any longer), but then we went home, got bundled up, picked up dad, and went down to Ottawa Park to hit the hills for a couple hours. We had a BLAST and even got too warm by the end of it. And yes, Ryan did hit a tree and break one of the saucers, but don't worry, he was okay (he just bumped it, and it cracked the sled, but then he kept riding on it, so it looks worse than it ever was)!!
Sometimes you just need to put on your snow gear, go outside, and act like a kid again! (PS It is quite the work out hiking back up those hills for two and a half hours - but all good, clean fun!!)
Sometimes you just need to put on your snow gear, go outside, and act like a kid again! (PS It is quite the work out hiking back up those hills for two and a half hours - but all good, clean fun!!)
Toledo Walleye
Another tradition in the Padot household is going to a sporting event over the Christmas break. In the past we have attended Red Wings games, Pistons games, etc. This year, since the NHL is on a hiatus, we decided to go to a 'minor league' hockey game. We have been to a Toledo Walleye game before, so we knew what we were getting ourselves into. We were REALLY hoping for lots of fights, I mean, why else do you go to hockey games, but we didn't see any. The Walleye ended up losing the game 3-5, but we enjoyed ourselves.
Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village
Since Ryan's sister and her family live in Rochester Hills, we wanted to be able to see them while we were back in Michigan. Aaron had the AWESOME idea to meet up and go to Greenfield Village (which is about mid-way between their house and my parents) and then we would go back home with them that night and could do ""Christmas morning"" the following day with the McClurg side. We met up for dinner and then headed over to Holiday Nights.
We took a ride in Model T cars, we watched as some artists blew glass, we checked out some of the old homes and museums, got chased by 'circus mummers', rode the carousel, and of course took lots of pictures. We didn't stay for the fireworks (since it was pretty chilly and the boys had about enough of the outdoors), but it was definitely a fun outing - especially since both the Padot and McClurg sides were able to do it together!
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We took a ride in Model T cars, we watched as some artists blew glass, we checked out some of the old homes and museums, got chased by 'circus mummers', rode the carousel, and of course took lots of pictures. We didn't stay for the fireworks (since it was pretty chilly and the boys had about enough of the outdoors), but it was definitely a fun outing - especially since both the Padot and McClurg sides were able to do it together!
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